Nano Banana Prompts for Product Photography (2026): 24 Copy-Paste Prompts

The best Nano Banana prompts for product photography name five things: the product, the surface, the background, the light and the aspect ratio, plus "keep the product exactly as in the reference image". Upload a clear product photo, paste one of the 24 prompts below, and change one detail at a time until the shot matches your listing or ad.

Nano Banana is the nickname for Google's Gemini image models, and it became one of the most-used tools for product scenes because it follows a reference photo closely and handles edits in plain language. This guide explains what Nano Banana and Nano Banana 2 are, where to use them, and gives copy-paste prompts grouped by goal, with tips to keep your product looking like your product.

What is Nano Banana?

Nano Banana is the popular name for Google's Gemini image generation and editing models. The original Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) went viral in 2025 for photo edits that kept people and objects consistent. Google later added Nano Banana Pro, a higher-quality model on paid plans, and Nano Banana 2, built on Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, which brings much of that quality at faster speeds.

Nano Banana model names, availability and limits were checked in October 2026. Marketplaces change their rules, so confirm the current requirements in your seller dashboard before you upload a large batch.

In the Gemini app, you create images by choosing the image tool or simply asking for one. Free accounts can generate images with daily limits and, according to several reports, lower download resolution than paid plans. Google adjusts limits and availability by region and account, so check Google's Gemini help pages for what applies to you.

How to use Nano Banana for product photos

1. Shoot a clean reference. Daylight, plain background, product filling most of the frame, label facing the camera.
2. Upload the photo in the Gemini app, or in a tool that runs Nano Banana 2.
3. Paste a prompt from the lists below and set the aspect ratio.
4. Compare with the original: label text, logo, color, proportions, part count.
5. Refine in small steps: "warmer light", "product slightly larger", "remove the cup on the left".

Nano Banana prompts for product photography

Each prompt assumes you've attached your product photo. Replace the words in brackets.

White and plain backgrounds

• "Place the [product] from the reference image on a pure white seamless background, centered, filling about 85% of the frame, soft even studio light, subtle natural shadow underneath, 1:1. Keep the product exactly as in the reference."
• "Same product on a light grey studio sweep, soft box lighting from above left, gentle reflection on the floor, 1:1."
• "Product on a warm beige paper backdrop, soft diffused daylight, minimal, no props, 4:5."
• "Product on a solid [brand color hex or name] background with a soft drop shadow, flat even light, 1:1."

Lifestyle scenes

• "Put the product on a white marble kitchen counter, soft morning window light from the left, a blurred plant in the background, shallow depth of field, 4:5."
• "Product on a light oak desk next to a laptop and a coffee cup, natural daylight, calm home-office mood, 1:1."
• "Product on a bathroom shelf with white tiles, rolled towels and a small plant, spa feeling, soft light, 4:5."
• "Product on a mossy rock outdoors, soft sunlight through leaves, blurred forest background, 4:5."
• "Product on a side table in a bright Scandinavian living room, linen sofa blurred behind, afternoon light, 1:1."

Flat lays

• "Top-down flat lay of the product on a cream linen cloth with dried flowers and a folded note, soft even light, 1:1."
• "Overhead flat lay: product centered on a terracotta surface with sliced citrus and green leaves around it, bright daylight, 4:5."
• "Flat lay of the product with matching accessories arranged in a neat grid on white, crisp shadows, 1:1."

Seasonal and holiday

• "Product on a wooden table with warm fairy lights, pine branches and wrapped gifts softly blurred behind, cozy evening glow, 4:5."
• "Autumn scene: product on a rustic wood surface with orange leaves, small pumpkins and a knit blanket, warm side light, 1:1."
• "Summer scene: product on light sand with a turquoise sea and bright sky blurred behind, hard sunlight, 4:5."
• "Valentine's version: product on a blush pink backdrop with scattered rose petals, soft light, 1:1."

Ads with space for text

• "Product placed in the left third on a pastel peach backdrop, the right two-thirds empty and clean for a headline, soft studio light, 16:9."
• "Vertical 9:16 ad: product in the lower third on a stone plinth, smooth gradient background from sand to white, empty space at the top for text."
• "Product on a dark charcoal background with dramatic rim light, product on the right, empty dark space on the left for a price and offer, 1:1."

Hands holding the product

• "A relaxed hand holding the product at chest height, blurred cafe background, natural light, 4:5. Keep the label facing the camera and readable."
• "Close-up of two hands applying the product, clean bathroom background, soft daylight, 4:5."
• "Hand reaching for the product on a kitchen counter, motion feel, morning light, 1:1."

Hands are where generated images most often look wrong (extra fingers, odd grips), so check them closely. Want the logic behind these prompts so you can write your own for any model? See our AI product photography prompts formula.

How do you keep Nano Banana from changing your product?

You can reduce changes but not rule them out, because the model generates a new image rather than pasting your photo.

• Use a sharp, well-lit reference with the label straight-on. The model can't keep detail it can't see.
• Say it explicitly: "keep the product, label text, logo, colors and proportions exactly as in the reference image".
• Change the scene, not the product. Requests that rotate the product or show a side you didn't photograph force the model to invent detail.
• Edit in steps. One change per message keeps the rest of the image stable.
• Keep text short or add it later. Headlines and prices are more reliable when added in a design tool afterwards.

What aspect ratio should you use?

Ask for the ratio of the place the image will appear; it's easier than cropping later.

If you already have an image at the wrong ratio, an AI image extender can add background instead of cropping.

Using Nano Banana 2 in AiArter

AiArter (our tool) runs Nano Banana 2 in two places, so you can use these prompts without switching apps.

• Image-to-image generator (17 credits). Upload your product photo plus a prompt and get a new scene. Your product is used as a reference, and like any generated image it may not match pixel for pixel.
• AI image generator (17 credits). Text-to-image for backgrounds, props, mood boards and ad concepts.
• Lifestyle scenes in the AI background generator (8 credits) for listing photos where the product must be exact: your product is cut out of your photo and kept as-is, and only the background is generated, from 10 presets or your own description.

A practical split: use Nano Banana 2 for ad concepts and creative shots, and the product photo scenes for listing images. If you work in ChatGPT instead, our ChatGPT product photos guide covers the same workflow there.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nano Banana 2?

Nano Banana 2 is Google's image generation and editing model built on Gemini 3.1 Flash Image. It is the default image model in the Gemini app and is also available to developers through the Gemini API and in third-party apps.

Is Nano Banana free to use?

You can use it free in the Gemini app with daily limits; paid Google plans raise the limits and add Nano Banana Pro. Limits and download resolution vary by plan and region, so check Google's current Gemini help pages.

How do I write a good Nano Banana prompt for a product photo?

Attach a clear photo of your product, then name the surface, background, lighting and aspect ratio, and add "keep the product exactly as in the reference image". Change one detail per follow-up message.

Can Nano Banana keep my product's label the same?

Often, but not always. It generates a new image, so small text, logos and colors can drift. Compare every result with your original photo before using it on a listing.

Can I use Nano Banana images for Amazon listings?

Use them carefully. Amazon's main image must accurately show the real product on pure white, so a cut-out on true white is safer. Generated scenes can work as secondary images if the product is represented accurately.

What's the difference between Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana Pro is Google's higher-quality image model for paid plans, with more control. Nano Banana 2 is faster and is the default in the Gemini app, with quality close to Pro for many everyday tasks.